Emma PenrodEmma Penrod has covered science and business, with an emphasis on health, the environment and agriculture, for more than a decade. Penrod covers the animal feed industry for WATTAgNet.com and can be contacted at [email protected].From the AuthorAquacultureIFFO: Industry-based data gives more accurate view of carbon emissionsAn industry-led initiative to provide updated environmental data slashed the reported carbon footprint of some marine feed ingredients, and could do the same for other ingredients, IFFO says.Business & MarketsCorn, soybean prices dip on unexpectedly large US harvestBut geopolitical factors suggest the reprieve is unlikely to last long, Purdue economist says.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyNew analysis finds recycled phosphorus is safe for use in livestock feedA new process for extracting phosphorus from sewage sludge ash appears to effectively remove heavy metals and organic contaminants, according to a new analysis by Aarhus University.Alternative ProteinPork raised on soy-free diet served in Swedish restaurantThe end-to-end demonstration project was intended to prove the feasibility of locally produced animal feed made with alternative proteins, researcher says.Feed IngredientsApplication for FDA approval of hemp ruminant feed expected this yearThe Hemp Feed Coalition has launched a research webinar series to promote the ingredient and raise funds for future ingredient applications.AquacultureSalmon don't retain PFAS 'forever chemicals' like other animals, study findsAlthough marine ingredients frequently contain “forever chemicals," salmon do not readily absorb PFAS from their feed.CommoditiesCorn, soybean prices rising on escalating conflicts in Ukraine, IranBut the elevated prices may be fragile due to large quantities of investor-held corn and soybean stocks, analyst says.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseNew study explains lack of respiratory symptoms in H5N1 infected cowsCow's respiratory tissues lack key binding sites used by the virus to infect cells, suggesting H5N1 could manifest unusual symptoms in other species.AquacultureIFFO: Fishmeal prices could near record highs amid fishery closure in PeruRecent surveys prompted Peruvian officials to shut coastal waters through October as other countries begin to report impacts from the strengthening El Nino.Avian InfluenzaOngoing H5N1 research raises more questions about dairy farm spreadResearcher says he remains unable to explain exactly how the virus is spreading from one farm to the next.Avian InfluenzaAnti-viral fogging tech for HPAI in development at Purdue UniversityFogging with catmint oil could give poultry producers another tool to prevent HPAI, researcher says.Animal Feed Additives & IngredientsStudy: Presence of peroxides, aldehydes predict oils' performance in feedBut pigs are more sensitive than poultry to the growth-slowing effects of lipid oxidation, USDA researcher says.Page 1 of 51Next Page
